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Legal person that brings together specialized contractors working in building mechanics. This organization assumes the mandate relating to the professional qualification of plumbing and heating contractors entrusted by the Government of Quebec and regulates the conduct of its members in the exercise of their profession.
01/04/2025
When it comes to installing or replacing a water heater in a co-ownership, several options are available to building managers and owners, both in terms of suppliers and products. This can make the decision more complex and require careful evaluation. To ensure the durability of the installations and avoid unexpected…...
23/02/2025
A co-owner has informed the board that he intends to modify the layout of his bathroom. He assured us that he will not interfere with the main plumbing system nor relocate any fixtures (toilet, shower, bathtub, sink). To remove any ambiguity, we find it essential to ask him to provide…...
16/06/2024
Every syndicate of co-owners has obligations regarding common portions maintenance. Article 1039 of the Civil Code of Québec provides that "Upon the publication of the declaration of co-ownership, the co-owners as a body constitute a legal person, the objects of which are the preservation of the immovable, the maintenance and…...
28/06/2024
Over time, various maintenance or improvement works will become necessary, sometimes requiring the syndicate to access private portions, or even to carry out the work within them. To prevent any obstruction of essential work for the syndicate of co-owners, Article 1066 of the Civil Code of Québec states that no co-owner…...
28/06/2024
The law has provided legislative provisions for syndicates of co-owners to ensure they are protected in the event of poorly executed work (article 1081 of the Civil Code of Quebec). The legislator aims to address the issues that may arise following a construction project. When work is carried out in…...
18/03/2024
In a divided co-ownership, most storage water heaters (electric or gas) play an essential role in the daily comfort of residents; typically installed inside the apartments, these devices are considered to be part of the private portions thus falling under the individual responsibility of each co-owner and so, it is imperative for them to ensure…...
23/09/2023
One of our co-owners complains of a slow flow of wastewater at the toilet, the bath drain and the bathroom sink. Obviously, there is abnormal operation of the drainage system. Questions: How to determine the responsibility to pay for the unclogging of the clogged water column? Is it up to…...